Mind in Irish (Intinn): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mind?

The Irish for mind is intinn (pronounced “IN-tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is intinní. Depending on context it can also mean intention or mood.

Q: What is the plural of mind in Irish?

The plural of intinn is intinní; with the article, na hintinní means “the minds”. The genitive plural is intinní, as in cumhacht na n-intinní (the power of minds).

Q: Does intinn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Intinn can mean mind, intention or mood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mind” in Irish

Irish:: intinn
English:: mind, intention, mood
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “IN-tin” /ˈɪnʲtʲənʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: intinní (minds)
Genitive singular:: intinne, na hintinne (e.g. suaimhneas intinne, peace of mind)
Genitive plural:: intinní, na n-intinní (e.g. cumhacht na n-intinní, the power of minds)

What does “intinn” mean?

“Intinn” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mind: The part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers.Also: thoughts, head.

2 other meanings: intention or mood

2intention: What a person plans or means to do.Also: intent, purpose, aim.
3mood: The state of mind or spirits a person is in, as in good or bad humour.Also: frame of mind, spirits.

Other Irish words for mind: aigne (mind), meabhair (mind)

“Intinn” with the article

The plural of mind in Irish is intinní. Here is intinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an intinn

the mind

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hintinní

the minds

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Intinn” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using intinn, the Irish word for mind.

Tá rud éigin ar m'intinn le tamall.

Something has been on my mind for a while.

Bhí sé ar intinn agam glaoch ort.

I intended to call you.

Níl a hintinn ar an obair inniu.

Her mind isn't on the work today.

Tá intinn mhaith aige i gcónaí.

He is always in good spirits.

Theastaigh suaimhneas intinne uaithi tar éis na scrúduithe.

She wanted peace of mind after the exams.

Athraíonn daoine a n-intinn le himeacht aimsire.

People change their minds over time.

Choinnigh sé an scéal ina intinn féin.

He kept the story in his own mind.

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Mind in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mind?

The Irish for mind is intinn (pronounced “IN-tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is intinní. Depending on context it can also mean intention or mood.

How do you pronounce intinn in Irish?

Intinn is said like “IN-tin” (IPA /ˈɪnʲtʲənʲ/).

What is the plural of mind in Irish?

The plural of intinn is intinní; with the article, na hintinní means “the minds”. The genitive plural is intinní, as in cumhacht na n-intinní (the power of minds).

Does intinn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Intinn can mean mind, intention or mood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does intinn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an intinn (the mind), a hintinn (her mind), a n-intinn (their mind), na hintinní (the minds).

How do I say 'I intend to' using intinn?

Use 'tá sé ar intinn agam', for example 'Tá sé ar intinn agam dul abhaile' means 'I intend to go home'.

What is the difference between intinn and aigne?

Both mean 'mind'; 'aigne' leans towards disposition and intellect, while 'intinn' is more everyday and also covers intention, as in 'ar intinn'.

Mind in Irish (Intinn): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage